To Know Before You Go

Brazilian Women are "Easy"?

More than a few American and European men seem to believe that Brazilian women are sexually promiscuous and "easy". Furthermore, many of these same men seem to have somehow come to believe that Brazil is a good spot for "sexual tourism". Again, wrong and wrong. While Brazilian women may be highly "exotic" to some, often wear string bikinis on the beach (locally called fio dental, literally translated = dental floss) and dress somewhat more provocatively than their European or American counterparts, generally they are also serious, intelligent, have high moral standards and are very family oriented. Many are also very religious. Just as with every society since time out of mind, there is prostitution in Brazil. But beware! The Brazilian government has severe laws against the exploitation of minors. If you're caught with an underage girl—even if she is a plying her "trade" on the street or elsewhere—you are going to jail and there is little that your embassy or consulate can do for you.

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